Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Rasool Kareem Eddings

Rasool Kareem Eddings

Aug 4, 2022

Rasool Kareem Eddings was born November 03, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert T. Eddings and Veabelle Blocker Eddings. He was the Seventh child of nine children. Six siblings preceded him in death. (Wilbert, Robert JR, Vera, Sam, David, and Sarah) never married or fathered any children.In the early years, Rasool loved to dance, listen to music and...

Dale Leon Irving

Dale Leon Irving

Aug 4, 2022

Viewing Wednesday, August 10 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral ServiceThursday, August 11 11:00 AM Benson Church Of God300 W. Brocklyn St.Benson, NC 27520IntermentThursday August 11 Benson City CemeteryBenson, NC 27504

Carlos Larance Speights

Carlos Larance Speights

Aug 1, 2022

Master Speights was born on June 30, 2022 and passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.Master Speights was a resident of Smithfield, North Carolina.

Maezell Holder Johnson

Maezell Holder Johnson

Jul 29, 2022

Maezell Holder JohnsonMaezell Holder Johnson, 94, was born at home in Middlesex, NC on November 17, 1927 to the late Mrs. Louzannie Holder and the late Mr. Minger Holder. She peacefully transitioned to paradise on July 29, 2022 at 10:29 am in the caring hands of UNC Health Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC. She was the 6th child of...

Vicky Elizabeth Yancey

Vicky Elizabeth Yancey

Jul 23, 2022

Life and LegacyBorn May 5th, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia, to parents Georgia and Clarence Yancey. Vicky went to Booker T. Washington High School where she played violin and clarinet. Vicky also took cooking classes at Johnson and Wales School of Culinary Arts. Although a born nativeof Virginia , Vicky moved to North Carolina , where she loved livingand made it...

Thomas Wayne Gurganus

Thomas Wayne Gurganus

Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Gurganus was born on April 23, 1949 and passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.Mr. Gurganus was a resident of 6708 NC Hwy 96 N. Selma, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Milner Rose Pace Temple

Milner Rose Pace Temple

Jul 16, 2022

VisitationTuesday, July 26 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Vance Robert Wynn

Vance Robert Wynn

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Vance Robert Wynn resided in Selma NC until he entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 14, 2022.He is preceded in death by his parents-Vance Wynn, Edna Johnson, and Roxie Wynn, spouse Betty Lou Wynn, and siblings- Lemon Williams, Kenneth Bell, Katie Lackey, and Stacy Bell. We know that they greeted him with open arms and are enjoying their reunion...

Irene Page Smith Stevens

Irene Page Smith Stevens

Jul 13, 2022

The Obituary"The memory of a good person is a blessing." - Proverbs 10:7Mrs. Irene Page Stevens"From the vestiges of slavery to a blooming rose to magnificent"On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Jesus gently wrapped his arms around Mrs. Irene Page Stevens at the age of 103 years and called her home to be with the father.Mrs. Irene Page Stevens was born,...

Sarah Lee Carter

Sarah Lee Carter

Jul 11, 2022

Visitation:Sunday, July 171:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Monday, July 182:00 PMNew Generation Christian Church4423 Wilson Mill RdSmithfield, NC 27577

Eugene Darney ''Kool" Denson

Eugene Darney ''Kool" Denson

Jul 9, 2022

Eugene Darney Denson was born on Sunday, June 18, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, the firstborn child of Delma Denson. Eugene, affectionately called "Gene" by his family spent his childhood years in Philadelphia, where he was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother the late Flora Graham. They later moved to Chester, PA where he graduated from Chester High School Class...

Michael Jerome Mclean

Michael Jerome Mclean

Jul 3, 2022

Visitation:Thursday, July 073:00 PM to 7:00 PMPotter's House Outreach Ministries4900 Bunnlevel-Erwin Rd,Erwin, NCFuneral Service:Friday, July 0812:00 PMPotter's House Outreach Ministries4900 Bunnlevel-Erwin Rd,Erwin, NCInterment:Friday, July 08Riverside CemeteryErwin, NC 28339

Carey Grant Smith

Carey Grant Smith

Jun 30, 2022

Mr. Carey Grant Smith, son of the late Mrs. Martha Smith Gray was born July 12th, 1954, in Erwin, North Carolina. Carey enjoyed playing cards, doing word puzzles, and spending time with his family. He did various jobs for the community, including construction work and slaughtering with his friend Mr. Archie (Dee) McLean. Carey departed this life on June 30th,...

Maurilio Magana Ramirez

Maurilio Magana Ramirez

Jun 16, 2022

Funeral Mass:Tuesday, June 28 5:00 PM St. Ann's Catholic Church4057 U.S. 70 BusinessClayton, NC 27520

Henry Harold Raynor

Henry Harold Raynor

Jun 7, 2022

Viewing:Friday, June 1010:00 AM to 11:00 AMSmith Chapel6055 U.S. 701Four Oaks, NC 27524919) 934-9303:Friday, June 1011:00 AMSmith Chapel6055 U.S. 701Four Oaks, NC 27524919) 934-9303Interment:Tuesday, June 1412:00 PMEastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro, NC

John David Culpepper

John David Culpepper

Jun 6, 2022

Memorial ServiceSaturday, June 253:00 PMLighthouse Christian Fellowship9856 highway 210Four Oaks, NCJD Copper was one of a kind. I've known him for over 20 years he was a friend, a brother, and a child of God. He has been a member of the lighthouse Christian Fellowship since 2001.His number one hobby was fishing in the Neuse River, His love and passion...

Carlos Donavan Rojas

Carlos Donavan Rojas

Jun 5, 2022

Visitation:Wednesday, June 0811:00 AM to 3:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Aureliana Zavala Cantarero

Aureliana Zavala Cantarero

May 28, 2022

Ms. Zavala Cantarero was born on September 25, 1953 and passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022.Ms. Zavala Cantarero was a resident of 121 Summit Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Arthur " Grasshopper" Bleese Whack

Arthur " Grasshopper" Bleese Whack

May 25, 2022

Mr. Arthur Bleeze Whack, affectionately known as {BUDDY} {GRASS] and [GRASSHOPPER] was born to the late Horace B.Sr, and Ruth Calhoun Whack on September 23, 1950, in Louisburg, North Carolina.In 1953 the family moved to Durham, NC, where Arthur attended school and Northside Baptist Church. Arthur learned to adjust to his learning disability by being a quick observer. He would...

Dessie Marie Hagans Mcneil

Dessie Marie Hagans Mcneil

May 21, 2022

A Life well Lived I am FreeDon't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call.I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I've found...